Project Overview

Road resurfacing, water main improvements, and storm water improvements on Needham, Medford and Buckingham Roads.

April 7, 2026, Update:

Beginning April 13, 2026, the Contractor, Toebe Construction, will mobilize and place temporary traffic control devices and set the road closure to begin Phase 1 construction on Medford Road between Saint Francis Drive and Manchester Road. Work will include replacing the aging public water mains; full depth removal and replacement of the existing asphalt pavement and underlying base; curb and driveway approach removal and replacement; storm drainage work; and upgrades to curb ramps and directly adjacent sidewalk as necessary to achieve PROWAG compliance.

During Phase 1, Medford Road will be closed in both directions between Saint Francis Drive and Manchester Road. Vehicular traffic will be detoured around this closure via Manchester Road, Washtenaw Avenue, East Stadium Boulevard, and Saint Francis Drive. Local traffic access to properties will be maintained. Pedestrian traffic will also be maintained, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk and ramp replacement work. Lastly, in areas where on street parking is currently allowed it will be prohibited between the hours of 7AM and 8PM, except for Sundays and holidays.

In addition to the project work, DTE Energy will be replacing existing gas mains, house services, and meters, as required, within the project area. Their contractor, Miller Pipeline, will be coordinating these activities with those for the water main and resurfacing project.

Why is this project being done?

This is a continuation of projects in the Pattengill neighborhood to replace aging drinking water pipes, repair stormwater infrastructure to improve street drainage, and resurface roads in poor condition.

Work to be done

  • Replacement of the aging public water mains, replacement of obsolete storm structures and complete street resurfacing of the following:
    • Needham Road from Medford Road to Manchester Road
    • Medford Road from St. Francis Drive to Manchester Road
    • Buckingham Road from Needham Road to Manchester Road
    • Buckingham Court
  • The project will be constructed in two phases:
    • Phase 1 - Medford Road
    • Phase 2 - Needham Road, Buckingham Road and Buckingham Court

Funding

This project is funded by the City of Ann Arbor Street, Bridge and Sidewalk Millage, Water Fund and Storm Water Fund

Phase 1 - Medford Road will be closed to through traffic from St. Francis Drive to Manchester Road from April until approximately July 2. Through traffic should follow the posted detour for Phase 1.

Phase 2 - Medford Road will be reopened to through traffic however, Needham Road north of Manchester, Buckingham Road and Buckingham Court will be closed from approximately July 6 until the end of September. Through traffic should follow the posted detour for Phase 2.

Resident access may be limited during working hours in the construction area.

Detour details are available via the city’s road and lane closure page.

The contractor will be required to maintain the construction site for emergency vehicle access.

Project Boundaries

Needham, Medford and Buckingham project extent

Needham, Medford and Buckingham water main and resurfacing project extent